Taking Chances

What better way to get to know our guest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes.

Meet Dolly Jain, India’s most celebrated drapreneur!

From draping sarees for iconic stars like Sridevi, Deepika Padukone, and Gigi Hadid, to influencing millions through her viral tutorials, Dolly’s journey is nothing short of inspiring.

Dolly discovered her passion for saree draping after her marriage, and since then, she has redefined the art. In 2019, she made headlines by earning a spot in the Limca Book of Records for draping a saree in an astonishing 18.5 seconds—an achievement that showcases her incredible skill and creativity.

In this episode, we’ll dive into Dolly’s roller-coaster journey, exploring the hard work and belief that propelled her to success. With millions of followers on Instagram, she’s dedicated to educating young women about the beauty and sustainability of sarees and encouraging a revival of this timeless tradition.

What better way to get to know our guest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes.

Ashish Mishra is a distinguished computer science engineer, MICA alumni, and the Chief Marketing Officer at ACKO, an innovative and digitally savvy insurtech brand based in India.

Ashish brings with him two decades of rich experience in brand-building and marketing, having previously served as a Regional Marketing Manager at HSBC in Dubai. His career is marked by a strong track record in driving growth and leading high-performing teams.

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of advertising and marketing. Ashish shares his insights on the evolving role of the Chief Marketing Officer, the challenges and opportunities in today's digital landscape, and the strategies that drive successful brand-building.

Whether you're a marketing professional, an entrepreneur, or just curious about the field, this conversation promises to be a masterclass in understanding the intricacies of modern marketing.

What better way to get to know our guest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes. 

Tejal Bajla is a visionary leader committed to simplifying the lives of new parents in India. Through her ventures, AllThingsBaby.com, Brainsmith, and The Mommy Network, she provides high-quality products, genuine advice, and robust support systems to families.

Renowned for her expertise in consumer marketing and brand management, Tejal has successfully built brands that stand out in today’s competitive market. Her commitment to excellence and innovation makes her a prominent figure in the Mother & Baby sector.

This episode is truly a master class on building brands with many how to and what to insights. Do listen up as she shares the unique needs for women in the industry, and how we need to be more open about our experiences and share with other women who are coming down the pipeline.

This is Taking Chances.

What better way to get to know our quest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes.

Shreyaan Daga is a 19 year old entrepreneur and founder of OLL. OLL teaches real life skills like entrepreneurship, Ai, robotics to over 20,000 kids daily across 35 cities of India. He was the youngest pitcher on Shark Tank India and runs a TV show on CNBC TV18 called Skill Titans which empowers students to pitch their business on TV.

In this episode, he shares his Buddha moment, his Shark Tank experience and serves as an inspiration that age is no barrier to driving meaningful change.

This is Taking Chances.

What better way to get to know our quest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes.

There are no short cuts in life says our guest - Raj Gopalakrishnan the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at KOGO Tech Labs - India’s only AI travel expert app. 

Raj is a professional with more than three decades of rich experience in media, entertainment, design, content, video technologies and AI under his belt. 

Adept at building businesses from the ground up he has founded and transformed six start-ups into successful corporate brands.

An avid biker and traveling enthusiast, his passion for travel and culture became a huge part of his professional journey with KOGO. 

In this episode he talks about his life’s pursuits, motivations, leadership mantras and of course KOGO. 

This is Taking Chances.